Macaroni Beef Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Macaroni Beef Stew, a comforting one-pot recipe that combines tender beef, savory vegetables, and perfectly cooked macaroni for a soul-warming meal the whole family will love. This delicious stew starts with seared beef and a medley of aromatic ingredients like onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, simmered in a rich tomato-beef broth infused with thyme, rosemary, and paprika. The addition of macaroni pasta and sweet bursts of frozen peas creates a satisfying, texturally balanced dish that's perfect for chilly evenings. Ready in just under two hours, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, and it’s easily garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Bursting with flavor and hearty goodness, this stew is sure to become a go-to comfort meal in your household!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup macaroni pasta
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then sear it in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.

Step 3

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the seared beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the stew to a simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.

Step 9

Add the macaroni pasta to the pot. Stir and cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.

Step 10

Stir in the frozen peas and let the stew cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are warmed through.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2822.4 grams (2822.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2162

Total Fat 103.30g	132%
Saturated Fat 33.90g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 408mg	136%
Sodium 8607mg	374%
Total Carbohydrate 137.90g	50%
Dietary Fiber 25.50g	91%
Total Sugars 32.60g
Protein 163.50g	327%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473mg	36%
Iron 23mg	129%
Potassium 4415mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 25.8%